Model year record

2001 Mazda MPV

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 82 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V234000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
10,200
Reported to NHTSA
2004-05-19
Owners notified
2004-07-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN 2000-2001 MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 31, 1999 AND MARCH 31, 2001, THAT HAVE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL REPAIRED AND POSSIBLY HAD A DEFECTIVE CABLE INSTALLED DURING THAT REPAIR (GROUP 2).

Safety risk

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BROKEN ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE OUT OF POSITION AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, PREVENTING A DECREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 1 BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2004. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V196001

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-05
Owners notified
2002-10-04

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.

Safety risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V382000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
19,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-17
Owners notified
2002-01-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE BRAKE PIPE LAYOUT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH PARTIAL FAILURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags7109,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7102,000 mi
Vehicle speed control548,222 mi
Air bags: frontal4120,000 mi
Electrical system435,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling325,798 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor340,000 mi
Power train399 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Structure: body3160,000 mi
Tires3177,000 mi
Unknown or other399 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch249,072 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2143,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control274,250 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch270,000 mi
Structure243,450 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator132,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition158,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system158,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)16,500 mi
Equipment1177,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting1108,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights180,000 mi
Fuel system, other16,500 mi
Seat belts: front156,555 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1125,000 mi
Structure: body: door137,500 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1108,988 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.